PA to Head of Sustainable Investment Research & Analytics

About this role

PA to Head of Sustainable Investment Research & Analytics

About BlackRock:

BlackRock is one of the world's largest and most prominent investment management firms, managing trillions of dollars in assets for institutions, governments, and individuals worldwide.  We offer a wide range of investment products and services, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and alternative investments, catering to various investor needs and risk appetites.  BlackRock has embraced technology in its operations and investment strategies, utilizing advanced analytics, machine learning, and data-driven insights to enhance decision-making processes and optimize portfolio performance.

About the Division:

The BlackRock Investment Institute (BII) leverages the firm's expertise and generates proprietary research to provide insights on long-term asset allocation, the global economy, markets, sustainable investing and geopolitics – all to help our clients and portfolio managers navigate financial markets.

About the Team:

This role sits within the Sustainable Investment Research & Analytics (SIRA) team, part of the BlackRock Investment Institute. The team is led by the Head of Sustainable Investment Research and focuses on delivering world-class research on the energy transition - one of the five mega forces shaping economies and markets.

About this Role:

BII is searching for an Administrative Business Partner (PA) to support senior members of the team as well as drive key team activities, deliverables and events.

About you!

The candidate should have significant experience supporting senior management in a fast-paced global financial services /consulting firm as well as project management experience.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, discreet, efficient, detail-oriented, positive and proactive – and manages key stakeholders with tact and purpose. The candidate should be a team player, resourceful, organized, professional and communicative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily calendars for 2 x senior team members, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving abilities to gatekeep, adjust or prioritize schedules based on last-minute changes.
• Arrange and reserve conference rooms, catering, audio/video and other services as needed for meetings and conferences.
• Coordinate global travel arrangements and submit expense reports in an efficient manner using Concur.
• Prepare and refine PowerPoint decks for leadership and client meetings & events
• Drive key team activities and events (such as team meetings, strategy sessions, conferences, ordering supplies).
• Handle tasks proactively and efficiently to ensure seamless coverage for all supported staff.
• Helping the team manage and drive projects, including ensuring deliverables come in at agreed-upon timelines.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of administrative experience, preferably at a large global organization in the financial services / consulting industry.
• Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; experience and proficiency working with automated expense tracking, online travel and similar systems. An interest in AI and its potential to enhance productivity.
• Excellent strategic, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Passion for team building, forging connections and fostering firm culture.
• Strong time management skills; ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments, with a high degree of accuracy, and meet deadlines.
• Discretion in handling confidential information in all aspects of work.
• Able and willing to work independently, while seeking guidance when appropriate, in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.

If you’re passionate about sustainability and thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, this is a unique opportunity to support a team shaping the future of sustainable investing!

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.